Wavering in Quest of the Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved
We use the energy of emotion, pain or contrition for our converse with God. We begin to pray according to our need, for example, for forgiveness of our transgressions and the healing of our heart from the pestilence of sin. Keeping this humble attitude, we pour out our heart before God to the end, and we receive His consolation. Then, we even forget how our affliction began; only the consolation of prayer remains. In this way, we derive profit from every event, whether positive or negative.
We repeat the judgment of the Son of God in our life every time we accept some mortification for the sake of God’s commandment: this mortification becomes life-giving, and the result is victory over death. Saint Peter says that such suffering in accordance with the commandments of God has true glory. Therefore, we should not be afraid to be vulnerable for Christ’s sake, because He takes revenge by becoming our Rewarder, and His reward is life in abundance, the life of Resurrection. Christ says, ‘Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world;’ those who suffer for God’s commandments share in His victory.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prologue
Stability – Searching with Zeal for a New Beginning in the Way of the Lord
The Glory of Suffering
A Few Thoughts on the Converse of Monks
The Wondrous Narrowness of the Monastic Path
Confirmation of the Great Gifts of God by the Saints and Discernment in Spiritual Relationships
Practical Manifestations of the Spirit of Monasticism in Community Life
The Prowess of Faith
Proximity with the Holy Word of God
Commentary on Parables from the Gospel
The Parable to the Sower
The Parable of the Talents
The Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus
The Great Supper
The Good Samaritan
Different Kinds of Prayer in our Unceasing Converse with Him
Humbly Abiding in the Remembrance of Hell Saves Man from the Threat of Hell
More on the Mystery of Obedience
The Reflection of Trinitarian Life in All Mankind
Index of Scriptural References
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